In many cases, the end of the year gives you time to step back and take stock of the last 12 months. This is when many of us take a hard look at what worked and what did not, complete performance reviews, and formulate plans for the coming year. For me, it is all of those things plus a time when I u...

Built in 2002, this nine-story 168,000 SF office property benefits from its large and highly-functional floor plates, flexible layouts, open ceilings, and raised floor system. The amenity-rich property features views of San Francisco Bay and the downtown skyline, plentiful parking, visibility along both King Street and Townsend Street, and is conveniently located adjacent to AT&T Park. 153 Townsend's prime location offers tenants an efficient transportation infrastructure, including direct access to a MUNI Metro light rail stop, close access to the Caltrain station and bus lines, and proximity to Interstate 280 and the Bay Bridge. Previously called 160 King, the property is currently 98% leased to a range of technology and traditional office tenants.

American's Chairman and CEO, Stanley L. Iezman, stated, "As the economy continues to recover and exhibit signs of increasing stability, American believes that it is prudent to focus on high-quality real estate investments in markets with strong globally-competitive industries. As technology markets like San Francisco continue to enjoy large increases in occupancy and rents, the acquisition of 153 Townsend represents an outstanding opportunity to own a premier asset, with secure long-term cash flows, in a dynamic and growing market."

American Realty AdvisorsAmerican is an investment advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and a leading provider of commercial real estate investment management services to institutional investors. With over $4.5 billion* in assets under management, American has provided real estate investment management services to institutional investors for over 24 years utilizing core and value-added commingled funds and separate accounts. The firm's portfolios include office, industrial, multi-family, retail and other properties nationwide, all of which are managed on behalf of American's clients. Information regarding American can be found at www.americanreal.com.

*Assets under management represent approximate gross market value of all assets and accounts managed by American as of June 30, 2012 which includes cash and cash equivalents and excludes partners' share of equity and partners' share of debt on partnership investments.

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